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Coniferous vs. Deciduous Deciduous  Also known as hardwoods and broadleaf trees  Bears a leaf  Leaves fall off the tree in the autumn  Has a true flower  84 native species in Ontario Coniferous  Also known as softwoods and evergreens  Bears a needle-like or scale-like leaves  Needle or scale-like leaves do not fall in autumn (except for larch)  Bears a cone  14 native species in Ontario

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What’s in a name?  Each tree has a common name and a scientific name.  Common name may change depending on where you live  Scientific names are grouped by Family, Genera and Species and never change.  Common Name: Sugar maple  Scientific name: Acer saccharum Marsh.  Family: Aceraceae  Genus: Acer  Species: Saccharum  Person who named the tree: Marsh.

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How to identify a tree?  Learn the tree identification features  Know your site or habitat  Upland, lowland, soil type  Use a tree identification key  Determine whether coniferous or deciduous.  Check to see bud or leaf arrangement

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4. Size and Form Form refers to the shape of the crown, the branches and the trunk. Each species has a characteristic form when grown in the open

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5. Shade Tolerance  All tree species have a tolerance level for shade.  Intolerant  Species that cannot survive in shaded conditions. They need direct sunlight to grow.  Intermediate  Species that can survive in partially shaded conditions.  Tolerant  Species that can live in shaded conditions